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India Halts Indus Waters Treaty, Unveils 3-Step Plan Post-Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

In a decisive move following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, India has suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. The government announced a comprehensive three-pronged strategy aimed at halting the flow of Indus River waters into Pakistan, marking a significant shift in bilateral relations. Three-Pronged Strategy to Curb Indus Water

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India’s Gaganyaan Mission Achieves Milestone with CE20 Engine Test

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

India’s ambitious human spaceflight program, Gaganyaan, moved a crucial step closer to reality as ISRO achieved a major milestone with the successful hot test of the CE20 engine. Conducted at the High Altitude Test Facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, this test validates significant enhancements in the cryogenic engine’s performance essential for the

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Rahul Gandhi Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack, Calls for National Unity

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited Srinagar on Friday to meet with the injured victims of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, which occurred on April 22, 2025, resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen. During his visit, Gandhi condemned the attack, stating […]

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Omar Abdullah Backs Indus Treaty Suspension, Calls It ‘Most Unfair’

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has backed the Central Government’s move to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, calling the decades-old agreement the “most unfair document” ever imposed on the people of Jammu and Kashmir. His remarks come amid heightened diplomatic and military tensions between India and Pakistan following the deadly Pahalgam […]

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Centre Defends Waqf Act Amendments in Supreme Court

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

The Union Government has filed a detailed 1,332-page affidavit in the Supreme Court, urging the dismissal of petitions that challenge the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. In its submission, the Centre asserted that constitutional courts should not stay parliamentary laws either directly or indirectly unless they are declared invalid after final

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Top LeT Commander Altaf Lalli Killed in Bandipora Encounter

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In a major success for Indian counter-terrorism efforts, security forces have eliminated Altaf Lalli, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander, during a fierce encounter in the Kolnar Ajas area of Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation marks a significant blow to LeT’s operational capabilities in the region. Encounter in Bandipora The encounter began after

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MHA and IB Admit Security Lapse in Pahalgam Terror Attack at All-Party Meeting

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In a rare admission, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Intelligence Bureau (IB) acknowledged a serious security lapse in connection with the recent Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including tourists. The acknowledgment came during an all-party meeting convened in New Delhi on Thursday. Security Failure Admitted in High-Level […]

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Amit Shah Orders Deportation of All Pakistani Nationals in India

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In a sweeping directive following the Pahalgam terror attack, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has instructed all Chief Ministers across India to identify and deport Pakistani nationals residing in their respective states. The move signals a hardening of India’s security posture as tensions with Pakistan escalate rapidly. Nationwide Crackdown on Pakistani Residents The Home

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Supreme Court Rebukes Rahul Gandhi Over Savarkar Remarks

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has issued a strong caution to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks targeting Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, warning that any future similar comments may invite suo motu contempt proceedings. At the same time, the apex court granted Gandhi relief by staying the summons issued by a magistrate court in a […]

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J&K Demolishes Homes of Pahalgam Terror Attack Suspects

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In a strong crackdown following the Pahalgam terror attack, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have demolished the residences of two individuals allegedly linked to the massacre that claimed 26 lives, including those of tourists. The accused, identified as Adil Hussain Thokar and Asif Shaikh, are believed to have played critical roles in facilitating the deadly […]